Los Angeles: not what I expected, good internship, poor input on Emerson's part Past Review

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Emerson College: Los Angeles - Emerson College in Los Angeles

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I guess...

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How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

n/a, food is not provided

* Social & Cultural Integration:

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* Health Care:

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* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? This program really is ONLY what YOU make of it. You can't depend on Emerson, if you do you'll be sadly disappointed.

Individual Course Reviews

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Entertainment PR

Course Department: MK571 B-2
Instructor: Brad Lemack
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a fine enough course; little actual work, mostly reaction papers to articles (many of which were more than 5 years old...update the syllabus, please??) It was good to meet a variety of industry professionals.
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